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Post by HippoMommy on Nov 13, 2005 1:42:24 GMT -5
Thank you, Sandy! You're wonderful!
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Post by rachel1608 on Nov 13, 2005 4:01:12 GMT -5
Xena hope you're feeling better. When you're puny it's hard to eat what's Core, you want the emotional satisfaction of the old comfort food. Don't beat yourself up, rest recoup, then get back OP!
Have a great Sunday all!
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Post by yelllowmango on Nov 13, 2005 6:53:49 GMT -5
Good morning all - YellowMango here from the Core board. I just stumbled on your thread thru CycleGoddess's amazing new website and wanted to give you some support and applause. I'm active in GLBT rights here in MA (it's been quite a year) and think it's great that you now have this thread and one more "facet to the Kippy Diamond". Cheers!
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Post by cyclegoddess on Nov 13, 2005 8:53:55 GMT -5
Aww Sandy thanks! You're the best. YelloMango - thanks so much for stopping by (glad you liked the website!). I'm in New England too so following the MA as best I can. You all started a bit a of a revolution, huh. XenaGoddess - yes, I have that struggle with meetings too. My leader is wonderful, and on balance I get more out of meetings than not. But it does feel really "straight' in there... most people seem to be married and have young kids, so I don't fit in either category. In a different meeting once, the whole topic was how people managed and interacted with their husbands while on WW. I think that one was uncomfortable for the few guys in the room too, since there was a lot of complaining about DH's. Its also challenging because in my regular life I am so completely out, it is strange to have a place where I am getting to know people but not out. On the other hand, since i don't have a partner at this time, there doesn't seem to be a "natural" way to include myself in all the spouse conversations.
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Post by xenagoddess on Nov 13, 2005 10:39:37 GMT -5
Yeah I can image that it would be really hard to be a guy at the meetings. They are so predominently female. Single would also be hard. I have been trying to actually speak up in meetings a bit more lately. It helps that I am bringing my best friend to the meeting as well. Somehow having her there makes me want to talk more...probably because we talk so much already. I am feeling better today. I just way overdid it yesterday and by 7PM was completely wiped out. Thanks for the support everyone. ;D ;DI am starting CORE again...today. SANDY: Thanks for the pride superguy post. He is of course what got us all talking about having a place where we could be out and get to know one another. We love having you here and everywhere else at Kippy's!!! Rachel and Yellow I hope you continue to join us in the conversations!
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Post by cydkitty on Nov 13, 2005 18:02:22 GMT -5
Well I am not too sure if I fit here. I am partnered with a Transgendered individual who was born female and is in process of physically transitioning into the male he has always felt himself to be. For me one of the challenges is that I am used to being out as a lesbian , but now that seems to deny his view of himself as male. For him I am less out now than I have been since I was first with women. At this point I feel neither fish nor fowl.
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Post by cyclegoddess on Nov 13, 2005 18:25:27 GMT -5
Hey cydkitty. Anyone who wants to be here fits here. Sounds like you are going through some challenging transitions in your family.
I would imagine that, much like the coming out process, it simply takes time for things to settle out. It can be a very unsettling process. Not made easier by the fact that even within the LGBT community, it feels like there's always a bit of pressure to define what label you "are". You hang in there.
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Post by xenagoddess on Nov 13, 2005 22:08:49 GMT -5
Cdykitty: You definitely are welcome here. I have lots more to say but need to go to bed. More tomorrow. Sleep well you all.
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Post by HippoMommy on Nov 13, 2005 22:11:57 GMT -5
Cyd, I, too, am kind of "frazzled/hassled" at the moment (crazy family time), but I signed into the Core-ner to log my weight right quick.
So, quickly, just want to say that you're utterly welcome here, as far as I'm concerned. Welcome, please keep posting, and let's chat bigtime!
Have a great evening!
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Post by girliepurple on Nov 17, 2005 8:34:44 GMT -5
I just want to say I just read this whole thread and you are all marvelous!! Kippy's board is THE BEST for support/conversation of any kind and I am so thankful I found it!! (on the WW boards long ago). I don't always have time to write in but I am amazed at everyone's kindness, compassion and knowledge.
I am a single no kids never married 1 tattoo 2 earrings in each ear heterosexual with a long-term DBF and I have had straight/gay/lesbian friends my whole life. I like to lurk on all boards, and I learn from each one.
I love you guys!! ;D
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Post by cydkitty on Nov 19, 2005 9:54:49 GMT -5
Just popping in to say hi, and thanks for the warm welcome. I have been crazy busy . I will post more later
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Post by xenagoddess on Nov 19, 2005 10:30:06 GMT -5
Kitty: I am partnered with a woman who often (very often) passes for male. Sometimes it is funny (like in restaurants) and sometimes it isn't (in the women's bathroom). She had considered transitioning...briefly...but decided it wasn't really who she was.
It was interesting what you said about how it impacts your identity as a lesbian. Sometimes I don't mind her passing (not that she has any control over it) and it can provide a measure of safety when we are travelling. But it also can be irritating since I don't really want to be seen a 'straight' but for who I am. A lesbian woman who is with her life partner.
At one point she asked me what would happen if she did transition and my honest response was that it would be a challenge for me because it would also change my identity....but that I love her and nothing in the world could change that.
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Post by girliepurple on Nov 23, 2005 8:32:57 GMT -5
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Post by cydkitty on Nov 23, 2005 19:28:00 GMT -5
Thank You for the birthday Wishes
It has been a great day
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Post by cyclegoddess on Nov 23, 2005 22:50:58 GMT -5
Happy bday! My sister & dad's are right after T-day... i always associate this time of year w birthdays.
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